Mom Life
Valentine’s Craft: 14 Reasons Why I Love You!
This story originally appeared on Annapolis Moms Network. Starting February 1st, put a heart with uplifting words written on it on your child’s door each day until Valentine’s Day. Remind them WHY you love them so much. This is such a fun new family tradition and...
5 Ways to Celebrate the Winter Games with Your Kids!
This story was originally shared by Greater Lansing Area Moms 🇺🇸 Team USA Olympic Fun The Winter Olympics 2026 are coming soon, and it’s time to cheer on Team USA with fun, family-friendly activities everyone will love. From hosting an Olympics watch party to tracking...
Meet a Mom: Olympic Track Star and Advocate Alysia Montaño
Runner Alysia Montaño has a plethora of athletic accolades tied to her name: Three-time world champion. Seven-time U.S. National champion. Olympic bronze medalist. But Montaño is perhaps most well-known for running in the USA Nationals when she was 8 months pregnant....
2026 Preschool and Daycare Guide
A Child's Garden A Child's Garden has been established since 1981 and is a family owned daycare. Each age group has separate classrooms to learn and develop age-appropriate skills and each classroom has a head teacher an assistant teachers. Our indoor and outdoor...
Super Bowl Recipes from Around The Local Moms Network!
Just in time for the big game, we asked some of the moms from around The Local Moms Network for their absolute favorite Super Bowl recipes. From French Onion Dip to Chicken Chili, here are a few to try! French Onion Dip from Beach Cities Moms FRENCH ONION DIP 2...
9 Ways to Feel Instantly Happier!
Winter isn’t easy. In most parts of the country, it’s cold, the days are shorter, and by mid-January the luster of New Year’s resolutions has worn off. Being cooped up isn’t great for kids—or moms. But we’re committed to staying as positive as we can, and...
A Conversation with Dr. Mona: Vaccines, Precocious Puberty & More
As parents, there are fewer things we are more focused on than the health of our kids. But knowing what is best or getting access to solid, science-driven advice can be tough. Social media can make that even harder, with lots of misinformation floating around. That’s...
Giving Your Child a Phone? 5 Expert Tips to Make It a Healthy Transition
One of the toughest decisions parents will make is if, and more likely, when, to give their child a smartphone. Most parents try to delay it, but we live in a digital world, and for many families, a phone becomes an essential tool to stay connected. And although it is...
Wild Alaskan Company: 5 Reasons Moms Are Starting the New Year with This Healthy Eating Option
Getting dinner on the table every single night as a mom can feel like a lot—because it is a lot. At the busiest point of their day, amidst school pickup, activities and more, moms are often the ones tasked with shopping, preparing and serving a healthy meal. Too...
Dry January: A Chance to Rethink Mommy Wine Culture?
Credit: Julia Dzafic/Lemon Stripes Anyone else kind of love Dry January—or at least enjoying the perks, from better sleep to glowing skin? Mommy Wine Culture—the idea that motherhood is hard and wine takes the edge off—has become pretty prevalent. And while...
10 Screen-Free Activities Kids Will Love!
Winter with kids can be tough. Short days and colder weather can keep us inside, and being cooped up too long with small kids can lead to tantrums, messes and other general destruction and mayhem. Around the middle of January is when the sheen of new holiday...
Mom Talk: 5 Things We’re Not Bringing into 2026
As we begin 2026, there’s a lot of talk of resolutions and intentions. But for some moms, the idea of setting lofty goals for health, productivity or work seems like a pipe dream. Instead, we’re sharing some things we think it’s okay to leave behind this year. What...
Fevers in Children: When to Worry and When to Stay Calm
Do we need to be worried when our kids spike a low- or high-grade fever? Dr. Saima Jafri, pediatrician with Connecticut Children’s Care Network, lays out the facts on fever in kids. What you’ll learn: Fever is often the body’s natural defense, not always alarming The...
5 Ways to Give Back with Your Kids This Holiday Season
For kids, the holiday season can be all about receiving—gifts of course, but also endless events catered to them (meeting the big guy in red, decorating gingerbread houses, etc.). If you want to encourage them to think of others and give instead of only receive, here...
Elf on the Shelf: 5 Easy Tips to Make It Less Stressful
Courtesy of Elf on the Shelf To read our interview with the founders of Elf on the Shelf, click here. Like basically everything in parenting, Elf on the Shelf can be a blessing and, well, a curse. The cute little guy (or gal) creates instant opportunities for...
Trunk or Treat
Meet a Mom – Eileen Crossin
Where are you originally from and how long have you been in the area? I’m originally from Black Rock and lived there until heading off to UCONN. Since then, I’ve lived all over the U.S. and have also spent time living in the U.K. We bought a home on St. Mary’s in 2014...
5 Fall Trends for Busy Moms
It’s (almost) my favorite time of year- crisp air, cozy fire pits, colorful leaves, football weekends, and of course, all the pumpkin essentials I can get my hands on! Fall also means the return of my favorite wardrobe staples: cashmere sweaters, vintage jeans, suede...
Back to School Lunch Inspiration from The Lunch Box Dad!
Anyone else dreading packing a lunch again as we head back to school? (Or if you’re homeschooling, making and serving yet another meal at home?) For inspiration, we turned Beau Coffron, the dad of three behind the @lunchboxdad Instagram account and lunchboxdad.com....
5 Ways to Center Yourself for the New School Year
Heading into a new school year after a fun summer can be a bummer for kids, and the transition can also put a huge burden on parents. “Moms may struggle with the invisible labor involved in getting everyone settled—things like getting the kids to doctors...